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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.86, 1,379.80 and 226.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.86, 1,379.80 and 226.52 is: 339.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.86 : 1,379.80 = 226.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.86/1,379.80 = 226.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.86x = 1,379.80 × 226.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.86x = 312,552.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,552.30/919.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.78

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